Alabaster Shelf Slab
A thin slab of alabaster, sawn to a flat, even surface for use as a shelf. It is considered worked monumental or building stone, simply cut or sawn, without further shaping or ornamentation, and therefore falls under tariff item 6802.21.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.5% | — | 3.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the shelf slab is further worked (e.g., polished, edged, or drilled for mounting)
Heading 6802 covers worked monumental or building stone; further working beyond simple cutting moves it to a different subheading.
If the slab is sold as part of a furniture kit with brackets or supports
Chapter 94 excludes furniture articles; a shelf with mounting hardware may be classified as a furniture part.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the slabs are only sawn or cut with a flat surface; any additional working like carving or polishing may change the tariff classification
• Have commercial invoices and country-of-origin certificates ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify whether the alabaster qualifies for preferential duty treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 6802.21.00
Alabaster Threshold Stone
A sawn alabaster stone with a flat surface, used as a door threshold. It is a worked monumental or building stone, simply cut or sawn, and falls under tariff item 6802.21.00 for marble, travertine, and alabaster.
Bulk Sawn Travertine for Monuments
Large sawn travertine blocks for monument bases, flat-cut surfaces. These blocks are simply cut or sawn with a flat or even surface, qualifying under tariff item 6802.21.00 as worked monumental or building stone of travertine.
Calacatta Marble Slab
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Carrara Marble Plank
Sawn Carrara marble planks for wall cladding, simply cut to flat, even surfaces. These planks are worked monumental or building stone under tariff item 6802.21.00, as they are not further shaped or ornamented.
Cut Alabaster Floor Tile
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Cut Travertine Column Bases
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